Decodon grandisquamis (Smith, 1968)
Largescale wrasse
Decodon grandisquamis
photo by SFSA

Family:  Labridae (Wrasses)
Max. size:  18.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range - 200 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: off Mozambique.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 10-10
Biology:  One known specimen.
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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